Planning Archives

Going Back On Contraception Post Pregnancy? Here’s What You Need To Know

10 March, 2019

You may start to ovulate very soon after your delivery, even if you're breastfeeding, and therefore you are at risk of pregnancy if you return to sexual intercourse without protection.

Best Babymoon Destinations Around The World 2019

Ellie Thompson

19 November, 2018

Living, Pregnancy, Planning, Travel

Plan an unforgettable pre-baby trip with your loved one and choose from our pick of the most blissful and luxurious babymoon destinations around the world.

12 Things To Do To Prepare For Your Baby’s Arrival

Louisa from Lulubaby

16 December, 2017

Expert, Features, Pregnancy, Planning, Stages

We asked antenatal specialist Louisa van den Berg to give us a run-down on things you need to have ready for your baby's arrival.

The Importance of a Stress-Free Pregnancy

My Baba

23 October, 2017

Expert, Pregnancy, Planning, Stages

Registered osteopath Holly Siddall talks to My Baba about the effects of stress and how to reduce it during your pregnancy.

The UK’s Most & Least Popular Baby Names

My Baba

7 August, 2016

Parenting, Planning

Choosing a baby name can be easy for some, and completely impossible for others. Whatever your take on it, it's mostly a lot of fun for both parents (and whoever else wants to get involved), although recently I...

What Do I Do About Contraception Post Pregnancy?

Jane Knight

2 August, 2016

Expert, Parenting, Baby, Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby, Planning

I'm really confused with all the contraception options

Should My Husband Take Paternity Leave?

My Baba

18 June, 2016

Pregnancy, Planning

It's month 6 of your pregnancy, and according to the new book The His and Hers Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, it's time for the dads-to-be out there to start thinking about paternity leave. This handy extract ou...

An Exclusive Chat with Marina Fogle

Marina Fogle

24 February, 2016

Pregnancy, Planning, Stages

My very clever friends Marina Fogle and Dr Chiara Hunt have just launched their first book, which is literally a bible for pregnancy. Titled The Bump Class, the book is really just an extension of their fantast...

Pregnancy Chat Rooms Abbreviations Explained

222 Pregnancy and Parenting Chat Room Acronyms Explained

My Baba

5 December, 2015

Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby, Health and Symptoms, Nutrition, Planning, Birth, Stages

Online chat rooms can be a great source of information and support when you're trying to conceive, if you're a new mum, or just looking for advice from other mums in the same boat or in a similar area to you. I...

What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

Wellbeing of Women

18 August, 2015

Expert, Pregnancy, Health and Symptoms, Planning

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a condition that our readers often write in about, and in some cases it can cause difficulties for couples trying to conceive. We turned to Wellbeing of Women to give us the low-dow...